Half Day Meditation Workshops

Half Day Workshops

Take a morning away in this peaceful environment to learn to meditate and how to apply meditative thinking to all areas of your life.

May 11 | 10am – 1:30pm

Living with a Loving Heart

According to Buddha, love is simply wishing for others to be happy. It is wisdom and it leads us to happiness. When we can have warm feeling and a sense of closeness to everyone we encounter in daily life, most of our problems will disappear.

This meditation workshop will offer simple techniques for developing more love in our heart, and how the tool of meditation can help us remain mindful of it more often. No experience is necessary.

FAQs

Our meditation workshops are very accessible. You do not need to bring any mats or wear any special clothing. We provide both cushions and chairs, and there is no physical exercise, yoga, or stretching involved.

No, our meditation workshops are presented in a way that is accessible to everyone, and no religious obligation is required.

Cost

These meditation workshops are $20 per person.

Community Lunch

Stay on for an optional vegetarian lunch with our community. Cost $5. Gluten-free and vegan options are often available, but not guaranteed.

What to Expect?

Guided Meditation

Be guided in a short breathing meditation and connect to an experience of inner peace. No prior experience is necessary.

Short Talk

Every course provides fundamental instruction on how to meditate as well. It also highlights one aspect of Dharma, or Buddha’s teachings, which focus on solutions to problems in daily life, inducing genuine optimism and increased happiness.

Enjoy a Break

Enjoy meeting new people b on the break. Hit the café and browse the bookstore.

Session 2

We review what was learned in the first session, meditate and discuss how we can integrate meditation in our daily life.

Q&A

At the end of the course, there is time for questions & answers. All advice is given as suggestions to improve personal understanding of the teachings and to provide examples of how to apply the teachings to daily life.

Stay on for Lunch

After the class, enjoy a home-style vegetarian meal with the residential community at the Temple and with those who attended the course. Meals are $5 and must be booked in advance.